Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of ABA Content on IQ Gains in Children with Autism

Dixon, Mark R.; Paliliunas, Dana; Barron, Becky F.; Schmick, Ayla M.; Stanley, Caleb R.

doi:10.1007/s10864-019-09344-7

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“…Other studies that are currently in press or under review have also already begun to address many of Witts' concerns as would be expected in a progressive and evolving line of research. Dixon, Paliliunas, Barron, Schmick, and Stanley () not only demonstrated that conducting all of the PEAK modules leads to the emergence of new verbal repertoires but observed significant increases in intelligence scores. Assessment research from all four modules has also shown considerable construct validity and is being used to better understand how language develops within disability samples (Belisle et al, ; Dixon, Belisle, McKeel et al (2017).…”

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Rational skepticism: A scientific review of Witts' (2018) criticisms of the PEAK relational training system

Belisle

Dixon²

2019

J of App Behav Analysis

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Witts' (2018) review of the peer‐reviewed research on the PEAK‐Direct Training Module (Dixon, 2014) yielded a divergent conclusion from that of previous reviews (Reed & Luiselli, 2016; Dixon, Belisle, McKeel et al., 2017). Witts advocates for skepticism of this research due to methodological shortcomings, hyperclaiming of results, and inappropriate statistical testing procedures. We identified 30 criticisms in Witts' review, respond to each, and argue that all but 2 (7%) contain untrue assumptions (7, 23%), are not novel (5, 17%), are logically invalid (7, 23%), or are more appropriately framed as criticisms of applied behavior analytic research more generally (9, 30%). The two criticisms that support Witts' purpose in writing his review are minor and not fatal. We discuss all of Witts' criticisms both specifically and broadly to illustrate that most of his suggestions about applied behavior analytic research may actually serve to hinder progress in a discipline moving toward larger‐scale research.

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Rational skepticism: A scientific review of Witts' (2018) criticisms of the PEAK relational training system

Belisle

Dixon²

2019

J of App Behav Analysis

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“…The relational training provides two unique benefits in this circumstance. First, it improves clients' ability to engage in relational framing (Daar et al, 2015;Dixon et al, 2019). This will further develop clients' language ability and help them better understand the ACT language.…”

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“…Belisle et al (2016) successfully improved the ability to engage in single-reversal "I-You" deictic responding with three participants with autism. In another study by Dixon et al (2019), participants demonstrated significant gains in IQ following 18 weeks of relational training. However, the majority of these studies only focus on the frame of coordination.…”

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“…However, the majority of these studies only focus on the frame of coordination. Other than the one study that included a randomized controlled trial that evaluated the overall effect of relational training (Dixon et al, 2019), most of studies evaluated relational training procedures as a stand-alone intervention to develop a specific skill, not as a treatment package to improve overall responding (Belisle et al, 2020). No study to date has examined the effect of relational training on ACT interventions.…”

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Using Relational Training to Improve Performance During Acceptance and Commitment Training Sessions

Gilsenan¹,

Hinman

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Behav Analysis Practice

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The current study investigated the effect of relational training on improving engagement during acceptance and commitment training (ACT) sessions that aimed to reduce maladaptive behavior. Three female children diagnosed with autism participated in the current research. The relational training protocol involved eight programs designed to improve participants' ability to engage in relational responding. A concurrent multiple-baseline across-participants design was used, and participants' maladaptive behavior during ACT sessions was recorded. Results indicated a decrease in maladaptive behavior for one of the three participants, with a medium to large treatment effect. A secondary measure also showed improvement in all three participants' performance during ACT sessions. The percentage of nonoverlapping data and Cohen's d suggest a small to moderate treatment effect. Implications for implementing ACT with individuals diagnosed with autism are discussed.

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“…Long-term (4-4.5 year) outcome studies concluded strength in the application of long-term learning retention of children through ABA techniques (McEachin et al, 1993;Sallows & Graupner, 2005), though impacts further into adolescence and adulthood remain unexplored. Research portrays the ways in which ABA is attempting to become more adaptive in going beyond its original parameters (Dixon, et al, 2019). Moving to address other areas where participants may face distinct challenges, such as IQ and areas of more complex skills, examples the flexibility ABA is moving towards.…”

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“Recalling hidden harms”: autistic experiences of childhood applied behavioural analysis (ABA)

McGill

Robinson

2020

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Purpose This paper aims to investigate the long-term impacts autistic adults experienced from childhood participation in the applied behavioural analysis (ABA). Design/methodology/approach Possible participants were recruited through advertisements on social media and autism and ABA organisations. Possible participants were given the choice between an online or face-to-face interview or an anonymised online questionnaire. Findings Reflections from 10 participants were indicative of a predominantly detrimental impact of ABA. Reflections gave rise to a core theme “recalling hidden harms of childhood experiences of ABA”. Outcomes are discussed in relation to the impact on autistic identity, current research and progressing understanding of the impacts of early intervention from the autistic perspective. Research limitations/implications The practical implications of ABA are discussed alongside recommendations for future practice and research with the involvement of autistic individuals within interventive processes. Originality/value This is the first paper to take an in-depth, qualitative approach to autistic experiences of ABA. The findings themselves are driven to conceptualise and give voice to the core impacts which carried through participants’ exploration and understanding of self.

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Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluation of ABA Content on IQ Gains in Children with Autism

Cited by 44 publications

References 52 publications

Rational skepticism: A scientific review of Witts' (2018) criticisms of the PEAK relational training system

Rational skepticism: A scientific review of Witts' (2018) criticisms of the PEAK relational training system

Using Relational Training to Improve Performance During Acceptance and Commitment Training Sessions

“Recalling hidden harms”: autistic experiences of childhood applied behavioural analysis (ABA)

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